Indiana Administrative Code
Title 410 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Article 27 - BIRTHING CENTERS
Rule 13 - Anesthesia and Birthing Services
Section 13-2 - Birthing services
Current through March 20, 2024
Authority: IC 16-21-1-7; IC 16-21-2-2.5
Affected: IC 16-21-1
Sec. 2.
(a) Delivery shall be performed by a:
(b) A physician must either be:
(c) A physician, certified nurse midwife, licensed practical nurse, certified emergency medical technician, or a certified paramedic must remain in the center until the mother and neonate are either discharged or transferred. In addition to a physician or certified nurse midwife, a second employee who is CPR competent shall be present at each birth.
(d) Surgical services must be organized to meet the needs of the patient in accordance with acceptable standards of practice and safety. Requirements for surgical services include the following: